Travel Haiku - Washington National Cherry Blossom Festival Poem by john tiong chunghoo

cherry blossom
our song crests in the fall
of the blossom

National Cherry Blossom Festival
a tidal of cherry blossom
join the chorus of our song

National Cherry Blossom Festival
we decide to dress up
in white and pink

National Cherry Blossom Festival
he asks whether she loves
white or pink

With everyone on tighter budgets, now's a great time to visit our nation's capital, one of the most wallet-friendly cities in the country. And this week you've got added incentive: Peak blooming time for Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms has been predicted for April 1-4 this year. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs until April 12 and features tons of cultural performances and demonstrations, with a parade down Constitution Avenue on April 4. See the explosion of pink and white petals around the Tidal Basin, where you can also watch free performances—everything from martial arts to acts from America's Got Talent—every day at noon.